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	<title>Shani is a food and wine nerd</title>
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	<description>Shani's thoughts on food, drink, restaurants, life and whatever else comes up</description>
	<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jan 2012 04:02:48 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Broccoli Soup</title>
		<link>http://blog.shanispace.com/shani/recipes/broccoli-soup/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Jan 2012 17:42:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>shani</dc:creator>
		
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		<category><![CDATA[Soup]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Especially when you are feeling icky, there&#8217;s nothing that makes you feel as great as good ol&#8217; comfort food.
My version does not use cream, and the cheese is optional, so it&#8217;s much more low-cal! 
The general idea is to steam the broccoli in a flavorful broth. I like adding a roux to make it creamy, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Black Beans or Black Bean Soup</title>
		<link>http://blog.shanispace.com/shani/recipes/black-beans-or-black-bean-soup/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.shanispace.com/shani/recipes/black-beans-or-black-bean-soup/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 24 Mar 2010 19:43:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>shani</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[Black Bean soup
dry black beans
dried red peppers or red pepper flakes
buillion
bay leaves
salt
pepper
garnish suggestions:
tomatoes
onions
corn
cheese
sour cream
tortilla chips or strips
soak black beans over night, make sure there&#8217;s twice as much water as there are beans.
Pour soaked beans, with the soaking water into medium saucepan. Add more water to cover the beans (if needed).
Add spices.
Cover.
Simmer for four-five hours or [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Cardamom Hot Mocha</title>
		<link>http://blog.shanispace.com/shani/recipes/cardamom-hot-mocha/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.shanispace.com/shani/recipes/cardamom-hot-mocha/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 11 Jan 2010 20:19:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>shani</dc:creator>
		
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		<category><![CDATA[beverage]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[comfort food]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Cardamom Hot Mocha
2 cups of coffee
1 cup of milk
2 cardamom pods
2-3 oz of dark chocolate
Warm 1/2 cup of milk over low-med heat.
Whisk occasionally.
When milk is warm, add cardamom.
Let cardamom steep in milk at least 10 minutes, but do not let milk boil.
Add chocolate, whisk into milk as it melts.
Add coffee and stir.
Serve hot in a [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Charles Krug Sauvignon Blanc</title>
		<link>http://blog.shanispace.com/shani/wine-review/charles-krug-sauvignon-blanc/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.shanispace.com/shani/wine-review/charles-krug-sauvignon-blanc/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Nov 2009 15:45:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>shani</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[Wine Review]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Wine by name]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Napa Valley]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Sauvignon Blanc]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[white wine]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[This Napa Valley Sav is super-fragrant, with a strong scent of grapefruit and some floral notes. It&#8217;s light but not watery and went very well with seafood.
It put a smile on my face.
Around $30 at the restaurant
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		<title>Shani&#8217;s Braised Kale</title>
		<link>http://blog.shanispace.com/shani/recipes/shanis-braised-kale/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.shanispace.com/shani/recipes/shanis-braised-kale/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Nov 2009 04:15:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>shani</dc:creator>
		
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		<category><![CDATA[Vegetable]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[side dish]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[vegetarian]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Ingredients:
Stock (to keep the recipe vegetarian, use vegetable or mushroom stock, if you&#8217;re not vegetarian, any stock will be fine)
Kale (kale usually comes in bunches and one bunch makes 2-4 servings. It&#8217;s a green so it will wilt away to about 1/10th the volume)
Salt + pepper to taste
Directions:
Preheat oven to 450 F
Clean kale in cold [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Carmenere</title>
		<link>http://blog.shanispace.com/shani/wine-review/carmenere/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.shanispace.com/shani/wine-review/carmenere/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 14 Nov 2009 19:03:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>shani</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[Wine Review]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Wine by grape]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Chile]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[red wine]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Carmenere is one of my favorite grapes because it is versatile and luscious. It pairs beautifully with many foods from heavy fish like Salmon &#038; Tuna, to pastas, to poultry (I love serving it with duck or for Thanksgiving with Turkey) as well as meats.
Carmenere also holds its own.
It is native to Chile, and often [...]]]></description>
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		<title>2008 Conquista Malbec</title>
		<link>http://blog.shanispace.com/shani/wine-review/2008-conquista-malbec/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.shanispace.com/shani/wine-review/2008-conquista-malbec/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 14 Nov 2009 17:58:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>shani</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[Wine Review]]></category>

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		<category><![CDATA[Argentina]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Malbec]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[red wine]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[$7 at DeKalb Farmers Market 11/09
This Mendoza, Argentina Malbec is lighter and fruitier than many of its counterparts. It&#8217;s very easy to drink, both alone and with food. Pairs with anything, just like a good Pinot Noir.
And considering the price tag, it&#8217;s really worth buying by the case!
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		<title>2005 Chateau des Graves Bordeaux Superieur</title>
		<link>http://blog.shanispace.com/shani/wine-review/2005-chateau-des-graves-bordeaux-superieur/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.shanispace.com/shani/wine-review/2005-chateau-des-graves-bordeaux-superieur/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 01:50:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>shani</dc:creator>
		
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		<category><![CDATA[Bordeaux]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[France]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[The first thing I smell is cherry, though it&#8217;s not super-fruity on the tongue. There are flavors of tobacco and plum. Medium-bodied with a long a finish.
It&#8217;s versatile for foods, and easily drinkable by itself. I would not pair it with white fish or shellfish, but chicken could hold it&#8217;s own.
Overall, I would say it&#8217;s [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Morande Pinot Noir</title>
		<link>http://blog.shanispace.com/shani/wine-review/morande-pinot-noir/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.shanispace.com/shani/wine-review/morande-pinot-noir/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2009 00:57:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>shani</dc:creator>
		
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		<category><![CDATA[Pinot Noir]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[red wine]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[If you told me this 2006 was a Pinot Noir, you&#8217;d throw me for a loop. But then I take another sip&#8230; It has the body of a Pinot Noir, but a surprisingly unique flavor profile.
Flavors of sour cherry and blackberry with some, hello&#8230; spice! And if that wasn&#8217;t strange enough, it had a pleasantly [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Muscadet</title>
		<link>http://blog.shanispace.com/shani/wine-review/muscadet/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.shanispace.com/shani/wine-review/muscadet/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2008 12:48:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>shani</dc:creator>
		
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		<category><![CDATA[Muscadet]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[white wine]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Muscadet is a white wine from the Alsace region of France. It is a DRY wine, not to be confused with Muscat, which is commonly used for making dessert wines, or Muscadine.
Muscadet is light bodied, citrusy and a little bit earthy. The multi-dimensionality of this wine is more subtle than some others, so I definitely [...]]]></description>
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